Thompson, Jones Clash over Affordability, Corporate Influence and Congressional Record at Woodland Forum
Incumbent Representative Mike Thompson (D) and challenger Eric Jones outlined divergent platforms concerning California’s Fourth Congressional District at a League of Women Voters forum, addressing topics including corporate regulation, housing accessibility, healthcare policy, and immigration enforcement.
Thompson and Jones Finally Go Head-to-Head in Sharp Debate over Corporate Influence, Affordability and Immigration
Incumbent Representative Mike Thompson and challenger Eric Jones addressed divergent policy positions concerning corporate influence, healthcare reform, agricultural support, and federal authority during a televised forum for California’s 4th Congressional District.
Op-ed | Billionaires Already Own the Courts. Now They’re Coming for Your Ballot.
Writer Daryl V. Rowland posits that California’s November ballot provides voters with an opportunity to address concentrated financial power via Proposition 40’s wealth tax and Proposition 4’s public campaign financing, while simultaneously opposing measures such as Proposition 38, 41, and 42, which are formulated to protect private interests.
OP-ED: Why Mike Thompson Has My Vote over Eric Jones
Columnist Cindy Landis endorsed incumbent Representative Mike Thompson for reelection in California’s 4th congressional district, simultaneously questioning challenger Eric Jones’s campaign funding from technology and financial sector interests.
Op-ed | Eric Jones or Mike Thompson
An editorial addressing California’s 4th Congressional District contended that Eric Jones, a populist challenger, offers a significant departure from the established policy positions of incumbent Democrat Mike Thompson.
Thompson, Jones to Face Voters at Yolo County Congressional Forum
Incumbent Representative Mike Thompson and challenger Eric Jones are scheduled to participate in a 90-minute public forum on October 8, hosted by the League of Women Voters of Yolo County, to address the challenges confronting California’s newly redrawn 4th Congressional District.
Letter: Which Eric Jones Will Voters Get?
A letter to the editor by Noah Pasternack scrutinized congressional candidate Eric Jones, alleging inconsistent political messaging and significant financial ties to Silicon Valley and Big Tech. The correspondence detailed concerns over Jones’s shifting positions on key issues and highlighted campaign contributions predominantly originating from outside his district, particularly from San Francisco-based technology and venture capital sectors.
LWV Forum to Examine Prop. 39 Plan Requiring Voter ID, Citizenship Verification
The League of Women Voters of Yolo County will host a nonpartisan forum on September 30 to examine Proposition 39, a statewide ballot measure that would mandate government-issued identification for in-person voting and require election officials to verify the citizenship status of registered voters.
League of Women Voters to Host DJUSD Trustee Area 3 Candidate Forum
The League of Women Voters of Yolo County will host a candidate forum Sept. 30, featuring Joe DiNunzio and Kurt Wendlenner, who are seeking to represent Trustee Area 3 on the Davis Joint Unified School District Board of Education, followed by a nonpartisan forum examining California Proposition 39, a proposed constitutional amendment concerning voter identification requirements.
Letter: Why I Support Eric Jones for Congress
Joy Sakai, Pharm.D., recently articulated her endorsement of Eric Jones, a candidate for the 4th Congressional District, in a letter to the editor. Sakai highlighted Jones’ professional background in healthcare network development and his stated commitment to bipartisan strategies for addressing economic pressures, including escalating costs of healthcare, food, and fuel, alongside the national deficit.
Congressional Candidate Eric Jones Calls for Federal Limits on Flock Surveillance Network
Democratic candidate Eric Jones called for federal regulation of Flock Safety’s expanding license plate surveillance network, proposing warrant requirements and restrictions on cross-state data sharing to protect civil liberties.
League of Women Voters to Host Yolo County Forums on Voter ID, Congressional and School Board Races
The League of Women Voters of Yolo County is scheduled to host a series of nonpartisan public forums in September and October, addressing Proposition 39, California’s 4th Congressional District, and seats on the Davis Joint Unified School District Board of Education.
Eric Jones Calls for a New Politics to Fight Corruption, Corporate Power and Rising Costs
Democratic challenger Eric Jones has initiated a campaign for Congress against longtime incumbent Representative Mike Thompson, with his platform emphasizing political reform, the mitigation of corporate influence, and the amelioration of economic inequality.
Thompson Frames 2026 Congressional Race as Fight over Trump, Democracy and Control of House
Representative Mike Thompson has framed his 2026 reelection campaign as a pivotal effort to secure a Democratic House majority, which he contends is necessary to address the Trump administration’s policies, reinstate federal programs, and implement stronger institutional safeguards.
Yolo County Democrats Initiate Endorsement Process for 2026 General Election
The Yolo County Democratic Party has initiated its endorsement process for candidates and local ballot measures, preceding the November 2026 general election.
Jones Challenges Thompson’s Two-Debate Offer as Inadequate for Voters
Democratic congressional candidate Eric Jones has advocated for an expanded series of debates with incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, asserting that the two public events currently scheduled are inadequate for voters in California’s newly redrawn 4th Congressional District. Jones’s statement follows Thompson’s agreement to participate in a televised debate and a candidate forum, which Jones deemed insufficient to address the district’s diverse electorate.
Election Roundup: Diane Ortiz Concedes Judicial Race; Eric Jones Advances to November Congressional Runoff
Diane Ortiz conceded the Yolo County Superior Court Judge Office No. 1 race to Ryan Davis, with final ballot counts confirming Davis’s victory. Concurrently, Eric Jones secured second place in California’s 4th Congressional District, advancing to the November general election against incumbent Rep. Mike Thompson under the state’s top-two primary system.
Vanguard Editor’s Note on Eric Jones’ Ad Attributing a Statement to the Vanguard (Update: 9:30 am)
A campaign advertisement for congressional candidate Eric Jones inaccurately attributes an endorsement to The Davis Vanguard, claiming the publication called him ‘hardworking, smart, a fighter.’ The Vanguard, however, maintains a policy of non-endorsement for political candidates, explicitly stating that opinions expressed in letters to the editor do not reflect its editorial position.
Letter | Public Defender Experience Valued for Yolo Bench, Boosts Davis Candidacy
A Latino community leader has publicly endorsed Ryan Davis for Yolo County Judge, citing Davis’s prior experience as a public defender. The endorsement also highlighted substantial support from numerous Latino elected officials and civic leaders across Yolo County, including West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero and Yolo County Supervisor Angel Barajas.